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Dec 16 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin Breaks $106K, But Will It Last?

Bitcoin hit a record high over the weekend, reaching $106, 449 before dropping below $104, 000 on Monday. This rollercoaster ride comes as the Federal Reserve is set to make its final interest rate decision of the year. Investors are eagerly waiting to see if the Fed will cut rates again, which coul

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Dec 16 2024ENVIRONMENT

Weather Changes and Fertility Choices in West Africa

Have you ever thought about how climate change might affect the number of children people want to have? In the dry, hot lands of Sahelian West Africa, scientists have been looking into this. They studied data from surveys and weather records in Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria. They found th

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Dec 16 2024HEALTH

How Residential Eating Disorder Treatment Impacts Caregivers

Eating disorders can cause a lot of trouble for families and friends. They can lead to stress, relationship problems, and financial strain. But, not much is known about how these disorders affect the people who care for those struggling with them, especially when the treatment is done in a residenti

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Dec 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Smart Gadgets That Can Help Elderly Parents Live Independently

Visiting your parents during holidays often means fixing their tech issues. But what if we told you more tech can actually make their lives easier? Smart devices can act as assistants, helping with daily tasks and ensuring safety. Let's start with voice assistants like Siri, Google, or Alexa. They'

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Why Women's Leadership Matters: Supporting Our Next Generation

Think back to when Barack Obama was elected as our first Black president. My 8-year-old daughter asked me then, "Why haven't we ever had a woman president? " Fast forward to today, and at 23, she's still asking the same question. With Vice President Kamala Harris losing the recent presidential elect

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Unanswered Questions: Lawmakers Criticize Feds' Drone Response

Lawmakers from both political parties are voicing concerns about how the federal government is handling mysterious drone sightings in the Northeast. On Sunday, they highlighted gaps in the response and called for more transparency. Officials have confirmed drone activity but insist there's no securi

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Why Are People So Angry at Health Insurance Companies?

Senator Bernie Sanders recently spoke about the tragic murder of a health insurance CEO and the growing frustration people feel towards the industry. He emphasized that violence is never the answer, but acknowledged that many people are upset with how health insurance companies operate. The shootin

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Dec 16 2024CRIME

Olivet University: California Court Says No More

Olivet University, founded by Korean-American cleric David Jang, has been ordered to close by a California judge. The university is no stranger to legal trouble, with a federal criminal investigation underway for money laundering, visa fraud, and labor trafficking. The state's education regulator, t

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Dec 15 2024CRIME

Famous Filmmaker Moore Reacts to CEO Killing, Says Rage on Health Insurance Industry is justified

Documentary maker, Michael Moore, has spoken openly about the anger people feel towards health insurance companies after the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He didn’t condemn the public’s reaction. Instead, he said this rage has been a long time coming. “After the CEO's killing, people

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

Could COVID-19 Trigger Dementia in Seniors?

Scientists are trying to figure out if catching COVID-19 might make older adults more likely to develop dementia for the first time. This is a big question because we don't have a clear answer yet. Some studies suggest there might be a link, but others aren't so sure. To get a better idea, researche

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